Mark your calendars! The 4th edition of the Fuse Street Festival will be held Saturday August 17th from 10am to 11pm and Sunday August 18th from 11am to 10pm. FUSE Street Festival is a free, family-friendly event right on the street in Westboro Village. That’s right, the street is closed for this super fun block party […]
The Changing of the Guard on Parliament Hill is always a great hit with kids in the summer. While downtown, take a visit of Parliament Hill. Spend an evening at the Sound & Light Show on Parliament Hill that takes you on a journey through our national history. Shows are bilingual and are held at 10 pm […]
With summer break here, it’s a perfect time to think about yourself, take a day off to unwind and relax! Nordik Spa-Nature is the perfect place to do so! Located in Chelsea at the entrance of Gatineau Park, barely 15 minutes away from downtown Ottawa, Nordik Spa-Nature is a haven that features relaxation techniques from […]
Summer sports camps in Ottawa come in many varieties from the general all-sports camp offered for all ages to intense training for a specific sport. Choosing the right summer camp for your child is not easy. For the past to summers Evolve Camps has been operating skateboarding and scooters camps for kids in Ottawa. Evolve […]
With this heat, why not spend the day cooling off and relaxing on one of these 5 kid-friendly beaches in the Ottawa area! Brittania Beach on Carling Avenue is located on the Ottawa River at Brittania Bay. The beach is maintained by the city of Ottawa and is great for the whole family to enjoy. […]
The city of Ottawa now has 2 rock climbing walls that are located in the West end at the Richcraft Recreation Complex in Kanata and in the East end of the city at the Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre in Orleans. Their are several adult rock climbing classes but also many drop-in rock wall climbing that […]
Kick off the start of the summer break with an action-packed afternoon at Archery Games! In this round robin tournament format, they can team up with their friends and take on other kids the same age, while making some new friends for the summer in the process! The tournament will run on Sunday, June 23rd, from 1pm onwards and is open […]
Don’t miss out on Ottawa’s first ever Bouncy Castle Festival on June 8th from 9am to 6pm at Wesley Clover Parks. With over 20 bouncy castles, the Bouncy Castle Festival is bound to be a day the kids will never forget! There will also be a designated toddler area, games and activities provided by vendors […]
Canadian Girls baseball is excited to be coming to Ottawa this summer! All you need is a glove, sneakers and a great attitude With programs for girls aged 4-16, Canadian Girls Baseball is designed to connect young girls with strong female mentors, using baseball to promote increased self-esteem, leadership, and teamwork. No experience required! The Ottawa […]
Experience the magic of Disney like never before: live with full symphonic orchestra and video projection! Ottawa Pops Orchestra presents the original classics from the movies we love, including The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Aladdin, Mulan, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Lion King. Shows will take places at […]
Come walk and roll with your family through Centrepointe Park on Thursday May 23rd from 4pm to 8pm to support a great cause! The Ripple Effect is a program for teen volunteers to reach out to families affected by illness, loss, trauma or special needs to offer kindness and support. Activities during the family walk […]
Nepean High School’s Drama Department is excited to bring an original Children’s Theatre piece to Dovercourt Recreation Centre! The performance is on Saturday, May 11, 2019. The first show is at 12:30 pm, and the second show is at 2:00 pm. Strings of Magic is appropriate for children aged 5-12, children must be accompanied by […]
With Easter just a week away, here is a list of family friendly activities happening this weekend in Ottawa. FRIDAY APRIL 12TH The Sparkling Egg Hunt is on from 9:30am to 5pm at the Children’s Museum in Hull, QC. The Easter Bunny has hidden 10 sparkling eggs throughout the Children’s Museum. Find them all to […]
Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine is thrilled to present the annual Ottawa Parent & Child Expo for Ottawa families. On April 13th & 14th 2019, head to the Nepean Sportsplex for a weekend of family fun and information. Parents will find a variety of their favorites Ottawa exhibitors offering important parenting information, and kids will find Dora […]
Salon Nick 101 offers a variety of fun spa party packages that accommodate all ages – young ladies (3 to 16 years) and little gents (5 to 10 years). Celebrate your child’s special day with a personalized and stylish party designed just for you at Nick 101 who pampers the little ones with manicures, pedicures, […]
Complementing the National Gallery of Canada’s Paul Klee exhibit (through March 17th), is St Paul Fine Arts: Summer Camp in the City—Paul Klee! This 3 day intensive art camp for ages 7-13 will take place from July 17th to 19th 2019 from 9am to noon. It will be led by Ottawa-based, professional mixed media artist, […]
The first Frozen 2 trailer is out and has us all impatiently waiting for November 2019!!
The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum and the Canada Science and Technology Museum have tons of great birthday party packages for your child to have party to remember! CANADA AGRICULTURE AND FOOD MUSEUM A MOOving Experience (recommended for ages 3 to 12). Includes ice cream […]